Filling the Gaps in APP Translation Services

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Filling the Gap in APP Translation Services
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Application language translation involves
changing the original language of an app to other
languages without losing out on the meaning or
context in the process. One cant just replace
words of the original text with new ones care
must be taken so that the translated text conveys
the same meaning as the original. App translation
is a great service because many businesses have
been able to gain more ground and reach a broad
set of audiences all over the world. The same can
be said about applications developed for personal
use or gain too. The practice of translating apps
is widely adopted by many people because of the
significant advantages it poses. Let us face it
the main purpose of having apps is so that many
people can access the services being offered by
the company that developed the app. When not many
people seem to download an app, the company that
developed the app will have their desires cut
short. Therefore, when searching for app
translation services they are always on the
lookout for what will make their apps gain
dominance in the marketplace. When they do, their
apps start to bring back the results they were
supposed to generate.
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• Some of the advantages that come with app
  translation include
• Increase in the download numbers of the app
• Increased revenue generated
• Gaining of dominance in the global marketplace
• App gains more popularity
• In trying to make app translation services even
  better by filling the gaps that are currently
  present when it comes to app translation
  services, knowledge has played a great role. It
  is vital that app translation services become
  holistic so that the results can be even bigger
  than expected. There are a few areas in app
  translation services that will require expertise.
  To ensure that loopholes do not lead to faulty
  translation, pay attention to

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1. The layout This refers to the text layout of
the app. Always make sure that you consider all
languages that you want to translate the app
into, other than the English language. There are
languages that will take more space than English
while some may be shorter. Therefore, always
consider the spacing, the right-to-left and the
left-to-right support. In addition to this, know
that different languages have different vertical
variations. There are languages that have
characters that are smaller than the Latin
alphabet while there are those that are larger.
Put all these factors together and analyse all of
them correctly so that the languages you
translate the app to are catered for. This way,
you will not have any faults after the
translation is done.
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2. How the translation is done An app translation
services provider may either use an online
translation tool or have an expert to do the
translation. Hiring a person to do the
translation is preferred. There are so many
reasons why human translators are better than
software equivalents. Reasons ranging from being
able to maintain the natural flow of words, being
able to use words in their right context, being
creative and unique to being able to comprehend
the requirements and maintaining the cultural
appeal, human translators outdo software services
by a mile. To ensure that the translations are
done excellently, avoid software translations at
all costs. Even if you can use free online
translation tools, it is better to spend on what
will give you the best results.
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3. The vast cultural differences of every
language When the app translation services
providers are working on an app, it is vital that
they consider the culture of all the languages
they are translating the app into. It is only
when an app adheres to the cultural setting of a
particular language that the people it targets
can relate to it. There are things that you may
want to include or you may have to omit to make
the language acceptable in a particular cultural
setting. Translation involves not only the
language used, but also the other available
resources like images. Avoid religious images or
words that may stir up controversies or even
colour combinations or some animals. When an app
translation is attempted, it is vital that a
background study of a language is done. If you
get one minor detail wrong when translating, it
can cost you a lot. Remember, there is
competition out there, and the competitor may get
it right. They will have the upper hand.
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4. The content and the code It will be wise not
to hard code any text or a string of text into
the app directly. This way, it is going to be an
easy process translating the text to other
languages. It is also wise to avoid using text on
images. This is because it can make the process
much harder, which can be more than what you may
have bargained. When you translate the text on
the image, you will also be required to update
the image. Imagine if you have to translate an
app to a hundred languages. How tiresome can this
be? 5. Avoid using assumptions of what worked
last time Every application is designed to carry
out a different function. You could be in the
business of app translation services for a very
long time, and that has made some techniques,
tips and tricks stick to your mind. To assume
that what worked previously will work again just
shows the lack of commitment to the project.
Always refer to the developers guidelines. There
could be something new that needs your utmost
attention while translating.
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• 6. Testing
• Never assume that you have done a perfect job
  because of the lack of errors. Testing an app
  after translation is very important because you
  will get to know what faults are present and what
  needs adjustments. When you are testing, watch
  out for
• Overlapping texts
• Improper word breaks or poor punctuations
• Improper alphabets
• Improper layout and text directions
• Text that has not been translated
• By watching out for all the factors mentioned
  above, you will have an end product that is free
  from faults and works perfectly. App translation
  services are what many app owners bank on to
  reach a wider audience, improve their sales and
  much more. Do it and do it right. This way, you
  can add one more faithful client to your list of
  satisfied clients.

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Thank You...